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Development of a Hydrogel-Based Three-Dimensional (3D) Glioblastoma Cell Lines Culture As a Model System for Cd73 Inhibitor Response Study Publisher Pubmed



Bahraminasab M1 ; Asgharzade S2, 3 ; Doostmohamadi A4 ; Satari A2, 3 ; Hasannejad F4, 5 ; Arab S1
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  1. 1. Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
  2. 2. Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
  4. 4. Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
  5. 5. Genetic Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Moatamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran

Source: BioMedical Engineering Online Published:2024


Abstract

Background: Despite the development of various therapeutic approaches over the past decades, the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) remains a major challenge. The extracellular adenosine-generating enzyme, CD73, is involved in the pathogenesis and progression of GBM, and targeting CD73 may represent a novel approach to treat this cancer. In this study, three-dimensional culture systems based on three hydrogel compositions were characterized and an optimal type was selected to simulate the GBM microenvironment. In addition, the effect of a CD73 inhibitor on GBM cell aggregates and spheroids was investigated as a potential therapeutic approach for this disease. Methods: Rheology measurements, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and cell proliferation assays were performed to analyze the synthesized hydrogel and select an optimal formulation. The viability of tumor cells in the optimal hydrogel was examined histologically and by confocal microscopy. In addition, the sensitivity of the tumor cells to the CD73 inhibitor was investigated using a cell proliferation assay and real-time PCR. Results: The data showed that the hydrogel containing 5 wt% gelatin and 5 wt% sodium alginate had better rheological properties and higher cell viability. Therefore, it could provide a more suitable environment for GBM cells and better mimic the natural microenvironment. GBM cells treated with CD73 inhibitors significantly decreased the proliferation rate and expression of VEGF and HIF1-α in the optimal hydrogel. Conclusion: Our current research demonstrates the great potential of CD73 inhibitor for clinical translation of cancer studies by analyzing the behavior and function of 3D tumor cells, and thus for more effective treatment protocols for GBM. © The Author(s) 2024.